Date from | 20 October 1991 |
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Date to | 31 March 1992 |
Places | |
Category | Peacekeeping Operation |
Conflict |
Cambodia (UNAMIC), 1991-1992 |
Alternative Names |
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Operation Goodwill
Strength: 65 Personnel.
Area of Operations (AO): Cambodia, Thailand and Laos. The latter two no further than 50km from the Cambodian border.
Purpose: UNAMIC was established in October 1991 to assist the Cambodian Parties to facilitate communications between the military headquarters of the four Cambodian Parties in matters relating to the cease-fire and to undertake a mine-awareness training role. Subsequently, this mandate was extended to include training in mine clearance and the initiation of a de-mining programme. The mandate for this Mission expired in March 1992 with the establishment of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia.
Comments: Australia contributed a 65-strong communications unit primarily from the 2nd Signals Regiment. Although originally awarded the Australian Service Medal, this was revised and the award was upgraded to the Australian Active Service Medal.